HARDWICK – The Hazen Union Spring Craft Fair will be held Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hazen Union School gymnasium. There will be handcrafted items from over 40 vendors and a bake sale hosted by the eighth-grade class. Featured items include jewelry, wood products, toys,[Read More…]
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Spanish Conversation Class, Through May 18
EAST CRAFTSBURY – Spanish conversation classes will be held on Sundays, April 27, May 4 and May 18, 1 to 2 p.m., at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library. Classes are taught by Trisha Ingalls for all ages and levels. The library is located at 1972 East Craftsbury Road. Call[Read More…]
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Hardwick Police Media Log
April 6: Assist – Public, High St.; Found Property, High St.; Medical, Maple St. April 7: Traffic Stop, S. Main St.; Traffic Stop, Vt. Rte. 15 E; Motor Vehicle Complaint, Vt. Rte. 15; Traffic Stop, Wolcott St.; Traffic Stop, S. Main St.; Fingerprints, High St.; Suspicious Event, High St.; Traffic[Read More…]
Invasive Zebra Mussels Discovered in Lake Memphremagog
NEWPORT — Scientists have found invasive zebra mussels in Vermont’s section of Lake Memphremagog, sparking concern among state officials, according to Vermont’s Department of Environmental Conservation. Zebra mussels, which scientists have detected in only two other water bodies of Vermont, Lake Champlain and Lake Bomoseen, are considered a harmful species by the[Read More…]
Questions on Nature Conservancy Salaries
To the editor: $250,976 salary for a one hour work week sounds great if you’re getting it. Not so great if you’re a taxpayer helping (sic) supply the money. Who is this person and who does she work (sic) for? According to the last tax return I received from the[Read More…]
Local Librarian Speaks Out
GREENSBORO — President Trump’s federal executive order titled Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy was issued on March 14, 2025. This executive order poses a serious threat to Vermont’s libraries and the communities we serve, by eliminating funding “to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.” The order guts[Read More…]
H.479 Important Step to Address the Housing Crisis
The House of Representatives just passed a sweeping housing bill to address Vermont’s housing crisis. We are members of the General and Housing Committee, the committee charged with addressing many issues, including improving access to housing that Vermonters can afford. We’ve heard from builders, landlords and tenants, businesses, the chambers[Read More…]
Caulking Gaps, Missing Shelves
HARDWICK — Last week the architect spent several hours inspecting the nearly completed Jeudevine addition in order to create a punch list. My understanding is that the term originated in an era when a hole would be punched through the paper next to items on a list as they were[Read More…]
Cabot Butter Recalled for Possible Contamination
VERMONT — Cabot Creamery has issued a voluntary recall for nearly a ton of butter due to potential fecal contamination, the brand’s parent company, Agri-Mark Inc., announced Wednesday. The recall covers 189 cases of the iconic Vermont brand’s eight-ounce Extra Creamy Premium Butter across Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire[Read More…]
Missionary to Speak, April 16
EAST HARDWICK – Missionary Chaim Birnbaum will speak at Touch of Grace Church on Wednesday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. on “Jews For Jesus.” Birnbaum will describe his ministry of sharing Jesus with the Jewish people. The church is located at 104 Vt. Rte. 16.
Mending Knits, April 19
MARSHFIELD — Jaquith Public Library will host a free community skill share session, focused on mending knits, Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m. Learn basic skills for mending knit items with Sarah Graves of Magic Bean Farm. Bring items to repair and leave this skill share with knits restored. Mending[Read More…]
